dinofan   10 #1 Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc .  They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are.  The cops won't do anything.  Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Magilla   510 #2 Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are.  The cops won't do anything.  Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do?  Perhaps time to invest in some of those features.  You could also try getting a fake alarm/camera type thing if cost is an issue:-  https://www.cctvsuppliersuk.co.uk/products/decoy-bullet-style-camera-with-working-ir-leds  I would imagine they're pretty effective unless you can tell they're fake. The one's I've seen looked pretty real to me though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest sibon   #3 Posted September 20, 2017 Borrow a dog for a few weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #4 Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are.  The cops won't do anything.  Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do?  Have they actually stolen anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ECCOnoob   1,050 #5 Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are.  The cops won't do anything.  Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do?  Until they are in a position to be charged with committing a crime what exactly do you expect the cops to do??  Milkmen and Council men knocking on a door is not illegal. If you are so concerned as to their authenticity and your weak security, as others have said, time to get some of those features strengthened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kidley   48 #6 Posted September 20, 2017 How do you know they were would be"burglars" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Danny_Boy   10 #7 Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are.  The cops won't do anything.  Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do?  You have a long list of options of which having varying costs:  Fit proper secure snap proof locks. Get an alarm. Get a dog. Get CCTV - real or fake anything is better than nothing. Get a beware of the dog sign. Be vigilant. Don't leave doors unlocked or windows open. Get sharks with lasers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Penistone999   10 #8 Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are.  The cops won't do anything.  Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do?  Buy a baseball bat . ( although you should buy the ball as well so you have a valid reason for having it in the house )  ---------- Post added 20-09-2017 at 21:30 ----------  Have they actually stolen anything?  Irrelevant , the intention is there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
SkylinePhoto   10 #9 Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are.  The cops won't do anything.  Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do?  Everytime someone knocks on your door take your phone with your camera app open.  If you dont recognise them then take their picture. And let them know why you are taking their picture.  They will soon get the message. Edited September 20, 2017 by SkylinePhoto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jane2008 Â Â 15 #10 Posted September 20, 2017 You have a long list of options of which having varying costs:Â Fit proper secure snap proof locks. Get an alarm. Get a dog. Get CCTV - real or fake anything is better than nothing. Get a beware of the dog sign. Be vigilant. Don't leave doors unlocked or windows open. Get sharks with lasers. Â By all means buy a dog but don't buy a 'beware of the dog' sign if you have a dog Apparently, you are admitting you have a dangerous dog and if a burglar gets bitten you can be held responsible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Danny_Boy   10 #11 Posted September 20, 2017 By all means buy a dog but don't buy a 'beware of the dog' sign if you have a dog Apparently, you are admitting you have a dangerous dog and if a burglar gets bitten you can be held responsible  I actually meant get the sign if you do not have a dog, will put some burglars off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
GLASGOWOODS Â Â 10 #12 Posted September 20, 2017 You have a long list of options of which having varying costs:Â Fit proper secure snap proof locks. Get an alarm. Get a dog. Get CCTV - real or fake anything is better than nothing. Get a beware of the dog sign. Be vigilant. Don't leave doors unlocked or windows open. Get sharks with lasers. Â I find answering the door with a flaccid appendage is enough to secure my property. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...